pollution

• What is pollution?

  Pollution happens when harmful or poisonous substances are introduced into the environment.
• What are some examples of pollutants?


  Gases released from vehicles and plastic waste from daily human activities.
• How does pollution affect the environment?


  It makes our environment dirty and affects the health of living things.
• What happens when a plastic bag is thrown into the ocean?


  Marine animals may eat it and die when they choke on it.
• What should we do to reduce pollution from plastic waste?


  We should reduce the use of plastic items in our daily lives.
• What is haze made up of?

  Haze is made up of dust and smoke particles.
• How does haze affect visibility?

  When there is haze, we cannot see our surroundings clearly.
• What health effects can dust and smoke particles have?


  They can affect our health when we breathe them in.
• What are landfills?


  • Sites where waste is buried
  • Waste may release harmful substances into the ground
  • Causes land pollution
• What happens when a landfill is full?


  More land is needed to bury our waste.
• What is the effect of burning waste?

  Burning waste releases harmful gases into the air, causing air pollution.
• What are fossil fuels?

  Fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum are burnt to provide energy.
• What is released when fossil fuels are burnt?


  Smoke particles and gases that harm the environment.
• What can air pollutants cause in humans and animals?


  Breathing difficulties.
• What is acid rain?

  Acid rain is formed when air pollutants and other chemicals dissolve in rainwater.
• What can acid rain harm?


  Plants, marine animals, and structures on land.
• What can acid rain cause to animals?


  It can cause animals to die.
• How can acid rain affect statues and buildings?


  It can damage statues and buildings.
• What is global warming?

  Global warming is caused by harmful gases released into the air that trap heat and increase the Earth's temperature.
• What can climate change lead to?


  Climate change can lead to droughts and floods.
• What is wastewater?


  • Water produced by factories, offices, and homes
  • Contains harmful chemicals
  • Causes water pollution when released into water bodies
• What happens when oil spills occur?


  Oil spills cause harm to plants and animals living in the water.
• How do oil spills affect sunlight in water?


  Oil spills can block sunlight from reaching the plants living in the water.
• What is one effect of oil spills on birds?


  Oil spills can affect the ability of birds to fly.